[pct-l] Who Are Our Heros and Truth

[Hiker97 at aol.com (Hiker97@aol.com)]

The truth is such a funny  thing.  In the police department it is widely know 
that eye witnesses are  often wrong and people are in prison for it.  The 
same group of witnesses  to an event will remember or give accounts completely 
different.  It is  weird.
 
It is not that folks want to be  wrong.  It is just that everyone will see 
things differently or remember  things differently.  Especially under pressure.  
What is important is  your perspective on things.  It is how things or events 
impress you.   That is your reality.
 
There is no reality of the  trail.  Reality is your impression.  I guess 
trail reality is if no  one is on the trail.  Once you add a human then all bets 
are off.  I  would tell people if they want to get close to reality, then go 
out high on the  trail at night and look up at a clear sky.  Bingo.  I would 
tell  druggies and alcoholics that.  I have a cheaper way for them to feel good  
and tune in.  It is called the trail.
 
That is one reason why I like 360  degree view bug netting shelters so much.  
Laying in your shelter and warm  sleeping bag at night out on the trail and 
staring up at the sky is  amazing.  The higher the camp, the better.  It is the 
best show in  town and it is free.  You almost feel yourself floating into 
the  universe.  And no I am not smoking anything.
 
Now see what you have done.   You got me into the metaphysics of hiking.  I 
almost launched into the  difference between prayer and meditation on the 
trail.  Darn  you!  :-)
 
Your hiking buddy,  Switchback
Trail Hoodlum & Camp Food  Bum